2026-04

Smartphones

Back Market Releases Q1 2026 Refurbished Smartphone Sales Rankings for Japan, US, and Europe

Back Market Japan has announced its refurbished smartphone sales rankings for January to March 2026 across Japan, the United States, and Europe, highlighting the increasing popularity of newer iPhone models in the refurbished market.
2026.04.07
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Hisense Drum Washer-Dryer HWF-D120XL-W Achieves Double Award Win from Japanese Experts

Hisense Japan Co., Ltd. announced that its HWF-D120XL-W drum-type washer-dryer has been highly praised by Japanese experts, receiving the 'Kaden Taisho 2025-2026 High Performance Value Award' and the 'MonoMax Kaden Grand Prix 2025 Drum Washer-Dryer Category Grand Prize'.
2026.04.07
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Smartphones

Docomo Launches Google Pixel 10a, Featuring Advanced Camera and AI Capabilities

NTT Docomo has announced the launch of the Google Pixel 10a, a smartphone equipped with a high-performance camera, advanced AI features, and robust durability, scheduled for April 14, 2026. A Japan-exclusive model, "Isai Blue," developed in collaboration with Google and Heralbony, will follow on May 20, 2026. Accompanying these releases are various promotional campaigns.
2026.04.07
Smartphones
Chargers

CIO Launches Semi-Solid State Mobile Battery Replacement Campaign to Enhance Safety

CIO announces a replacement campaign for mobile batteries, offering a 15% discount on their safer semi-solid state models when customers send in their old batteries, regardless of manufacturer.
2026.04.07
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Chargers

Cornes Technologies Signs Agency Agreement with AWL-Electricity to Introduce Long-Range, Multiple Simultaneous Wireless Power Transfer Technology in Japan

Cornes Technologies Co., Ltd. has announced an agency agreement with AWL-Electricity, a Canadian company, to bring its unique "Capacitive Electric Field Resonant Coupling" wireless power transfer technology to the Japanese market. This technology addresses the limitations of conventional methods by offering long-range, high-power, and multiple simultaneous charging capabilities for FA/robotics, small devices, and automotive applications.
2026.04.07
Chargers
Smartphones

NTT Docomo Launches New WEBCM “Pixel?” Featuring Aina The End and Cocomi, Highlighting Google Pixel 10a’s Long Battery Life and ahamo’s Simplicity

NTT Docomo has announced the launch of a new WEBCM series titled "Pixel?", starring artists Aina The End and Cocomi. The campaign, which began airing on April 7, 2026, highlights the Google Pixel 10a's extended battery life and ahamo's straightforward mobile plan, aiming to convey a sense of liberation from everyday complexities.
2026.04.07
Smartphones
Kitchen App

PowerArQ DuoPot: The Portable Cooking Pot Developed for Camping Proves Ideal for Solo Home Cooking

Originally designed for outdoor adventures, the PowerArQ DuoPot, a compact and versatile cooking pot, has emerged as an indispensable tool for simplifying daily self-cooking for single-person households, offering convenience, efficiency, and disaster preparedness in one device.
2026.04.07
Kitchen App
Smartphones

Rakuten Mobile Starts Pre-orders for Google Pixel 10a on April 7th, Featuring Advanced Camera and AI

Rakuten Mobile announced the commencement of pre-orders for the Google Pixel 10a, a smartphone equipped with a high-performance camera and the latest AI capabilities, offering strong cost performance and extended usability. Pre-orders begin on April 7th, with sales starting April 14th.
2026.04.07
Smartphones
Health&Fitness

Arromic Redefines Showers with “NELX”: A New Ritual for Enhanced Sleep Launching April 17, 2026

Arromic announces the launch of "NELX," an innovative shower head designed to transform daily showers into a sleep-enhancing ritual by focusing on core body temperature regulation, available from April 17, 2026.
2026.04.07
Health&Fitness
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MOVA Showcases AI-Powered Smart Pet Care Solutions at Interpet Tokyo

MOVA, a leading smart home appliance brand, displayed its innovative AI-powered smart pet care products at Interpet Tokyo, covering essential pet needs like excretion, grooming, feeding, hydration, and monitoring/safety. Products included the popular smart odor-eliminating cat litter box and other smart devices for enhanced pet well-being.
2026.04.07
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